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It was during his early days, in Burlington that he met Dr. Barris and became 
interested in geological studies, in particular the crinoids. His collection at- 
tracted the attention of Louis Agassiz, who came to see it and induced him 
to dispose of the collection to Harvard Museum, Wachsmuth becoming an 
assistant. He made two trips to Europe and on returning from his second 
trip started with Mr. Springer to make a second collection. These geologists 
worked together not only in making collections, but also in their publications. 
The 'monograph of Wachsmuth and Springer, published by the Museum of 
Comparative Zoology, stands not only as a monument to the indefatigable 
labors of these crinoidal students, but also as a worthy production creditable 
in the highest degree to Science and Geology of Iowa. He died in Burlington 
on Feb. 7, 1896. 
■ , T. II. MACBRIDE AND B. D. HALSTED. 
An Iowa audience needs no introduction to the work of Dr. Macbride who 
is the nestor of botanical instruction in Iowa if not of the whole range of 
subjects usually taught under the head of Natural History. I asked Dr. Mac- 
bride for information so that it would be easier for me to write this sketch. 
Because of his modesty the information furnished me was meager. I have 
no doubt overlooked some of his important work. Dr. Macbride is a naturalist 
of the old school, trained not only in botany but in zoology and geology as 
well. We find that he has published not only much that is first class in botany, 
but has published geological papers, as the Geology of Humboldt, Hamilton, 
Wright, Sac and Ida Counties. 
Besides having received a good training in natural history he is an excellent 
linguist, riot only in the old classics, but in modern languages as well. He can 
speak German like a German, and writes it with ease. As to his English 
diction it is perfect. There are very few scientists who write with such ease 
and perfect English as Dr. Macbride. It is unique among botanists, and may 
be termed Macbridesque.- He stands foremost among the Iowa botanical lec- 
turers in being able to present the subject to a layman in an intelligent manner 
and yet with scientific accuracy. Dr. Macbride has been connected with the 
University of Iowa since 1878. 
Dr. Thomas H. Macbride was born in Rogersville, Tenn., July 31, 1848; re'- 
ceived the degree A.B. from Monmouth College in 1869 and A.M. in 1872; 
honorarj'' Ph.D. Bonn in 1891; was Professor of Mathematics and Modern 
Languages at Lenox College 1870-78; Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences. 
University of Iowa 1878-87; Professor of Botany 1887 to the present time. 
From the very first Dr. Macbride has taken a deep interest in the Iowa 
Academy. His idea has been to bring Iowa science to the teachers in the- 
public schools. So we find that Dr. Macbride has advocated the establishment 
of parks, and the rural upbuilding of the state. He has been an efficient 
director and the moving spirit of the Lakeside Laboratory at Okoboji, so that 
the teachers might find some inspiration in the woods, prairies and waters of 
Iowa, and its beauties. He was also a moving spirit in the Iowa Park and 
Forestry Association which I hope may be revivified. The splendid volumes, 
issued, the best of any reports of their kind, in the country, should be continued, 
along the same line. Dr. Macbride also was a moving spirit in the publication 
